How to stay healthy?
This board presents ideas for health, fitness, and wellness.
Looking for a health care provider? Check out our listings.
We want to hear from you: Please feel free to share and comment.
How to stay healthy?
This board presents ideas for health, fitness, and wellness.
Looking for a health care provider? Check out our listings.
We want to hear from you: Please feel free to share and comment.
Know Us Before You Need Us!
The Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. is here to support older adults aged 60+ with a variety of in-home and community services designed to promote independence and well-being.
In-Home Services (with assessment):
• Bathing & Dressing
• Home Delivered Meals
• Adult Day Services
• Protective Services
Community Services:
• Medicare Counseling
• Help with Property Tax/Rent Rebate & LIHEAP Applications
• Caregiver Support Group
Senior Centers located in Biglerville, York Springs, Littlestown, McSherrystown & Fairfield.
Contact us:
📞 (717) 334-9296 or 1-800-548-3240
🌐 http://www.acofa.org
Starting September 15! Call Teresa at 717-338-0300 or email adminassist@cfygettysburg.com
Visit https://www.cfygettysburg.com/strengthening-families-program for more information.
Seeking Hygiene Supplies We’re thrilled to announce that our J Team, made up of amazing youth aged 14 to 17, is partnering with John’s Meals to create a non-perishable food and hygiene cabinet in the Upper Adams High School library! 📚✨ This initiative aims to provide a supportive resource for those who might need a little something extra. The J Team identified a pressing need in our community and is taking action to make a difference! Starting October 1st, they’ll kick off a hygiene drive to stock the cabinet with essential hygiene products. John’s meals is helping stock the cabinet… Read more »
A limited inventory of Native Seedlings still available. Request your seedlings today! https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSesarlbApuzGBoij_X8QiptQByojFw3lAZ18q9nOfoKo5zScQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102459028779862362074 Seedling pickup will be at the Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resources Center (670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg) as follows: Thursday, October 16: 2 p.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, October 18: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. We’ll also hold a “Tree–for–All” after our regular pickup concludes on Saturday for folks who want to pick up any unclaimed seedlings. That will run on Saturday afternoon beginning at 12:30 p.m. until all the seedlings are claimed. (Note: It does not take long!) Please sign up to help as you’re able! As you know… Read more »
End of Life Considerations
Lunch provided
Penn Cares: September is World Alzheimer’s Month September is World Alzheimer’s Month—a time to raise awareness, honor those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and support the caregivers who provide compassionate care every day. In 2025, an estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, and by 2060, that number is projected to nearly double. Women make up nearly two-thirds of those affected, and here in Pennsylvania, approximately 320,000 older adults are living with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. These numbers highlight the growing need for understanding, education, and support for both individuals and families impacted by… Read more »
We will be at Heidlersburg Fire Department again tomorrow (Thursday) morning from 9:30-10! If you have a need, stop by and see us. We will again have plenty of lunch snacks as well as produce. We don’t know what we will have until tomorrow so stop by and check it out 🤩
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.
Read these helpful tips shared by Autism Speaks.
Perimenopause and nutrition
Class tomorrow in Biglerville
Roots for Boots
This Tuesday September 9, 2025!!🇺🇸
September is Recovery Month. Recovery from substance use disorder is possible! An important part of recovery is finding community and events that are both substance-free and recovery-friendly. For more recovery-friendly events in our community, please visit http://www.overdosefreeadams.org
Support for Men
Basket of the Month
Info 🫑
Healthy Recipe
Feel free to share
Sept. Is Fall Prevention Month
Watch a video on how to recovery from a fall shared by the American Stroke Association.
Also enjoy some exercise videos
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z46M1WvmvQ&t=8s&pp=2AEIkAIB
Honoring Suicide Prevention Month 💛
Resources shared by ASERT:
https://paautism.org/resource/be-well-think-well-suicide/
Building Student Resilience Through Shared Resources
https://www.nami.org/kids-teens-and-young-adults/school-resources/back-to-school-resources/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=newsfeedad&utm_campaign=REV_BTS2025&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMABhZGlkAAAGP-EAet8BHn6cIdWeA35gni8Xk7FxU4cQKpKbiEVMFKbYHbjgcnAV3dvktZ5VoBJZXpvM_aem_ZkY9UgnB8XHq_5cAFHDlQQ&utm_id=6871406698759&utm_content=6871409397959&utm_term=6871406699559
Healthy Adams County’s Health Needs Assessment Forum will be on October 3rd. This free event will feature presentations on the new 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment Data, the Central PA Food Bank’s Hunger Mapping Project for Adams County, and @ Home in Adams County’s Deliberative Forum results and action plans. The afternoon will consist of 3 workgroup sessions on our new priority areas for the next three years.
Please join us for an informative and fun day! Please share with others as well!
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Register for upcoming Dementia Simulation
https://penncares.org/event/dementia-live-2/
First Time Hunter Info. Shared by Torren Ecker Hunter-Trapper Education courses are required for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can buy a license in the Commonwealth. The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) offers both in-person and online options. The course covers responsible hunting behavior, firearms basics and safety, basic shooting, wildlife conservation and management, outdoor safety and survival, hunting techniques, trapping and furtaking basics, and hunting safety. The following options are available: • PGC’s Basic Hunter-Trapper Education In-Person Course is offered free of charge to anyone age 11 and older. Classes are held in various locations across the Commonwealth.… Read more »
Free Senior Expo
Cross Keys Village The Brethren Home Community